For B.Sc in Economics, Symbiosis School of Economics should be considered before the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics.
Important information regarding undergraduate courses and the colleges are given below:
Category |
Symbiosis School of Economics |
Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics |
Admission |
Symbiosis Entrance Test |
GIPE Entrance Exam |
Duration |
3 years |
3 years |
Total Fees |
Rs. 6.4 Lakhs |
Rs. 3.9 Lakhs |
Total Seats |
130 seats |
60 seats |
Placement Percentage |
80% |
60% |
Highest CTC |
7.65 LPA |
12-13 LPA |
Average CTC |
4.96 LPA |
7.5 LPA |
Recruiting Companies |
TresVista, D.E Shaw Associates, Ernest and Young, Deloitte, Vodafone, Kingfisher |
Axis Bank, Gartner, Deloitte, HDFC Bank, JP Morgan Chase |
Curriculum:
Symbiosis School of Economics:
Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics:
Placement Opportunities:
Symbiosis School of Economics:
Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics:
Symbiosis School of Economics is a good option for B.Sc in Economics. The college offers a great curriculum as well as good placement opportunities. The MSc and MA program has better placements than Symbiosis. But for BSc, Symbiosis will prove to be a better option.
Both the Universities Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) Pune and Symbiosis School of Economics are among the highly proclaimed institutes of India for Economics.
Given below is a comparison of the Economics course offered by the two institutes.
Particulars |
Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics |
Symbiosis School of Economics |
Admission |
The entrance exam, Merit-based selection |
Entrance based process : SET, WAT, PI |
Course fee |
1.5 lakhs |
2.02 lakhs |
Average package |
8-9 LPA |
4.96 LPA |
Top recruiters |
Axis Bank, Citibank, Garter Deloitte, HDFC Bank, JP Morgan, etc. |
D.E Shaw Association, IIHS, IHD, IIM, Public Affairs Centers, etc. |
In terms of faculty, placement, facilities Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics is better than Symbiosis School of Economics. GIPE also offers internships, capstone project work, placement assistance to help students for further studies or corporate career.